How close are the official GMAT prep practice exams to the actual in person exam? Any data points would be appreciated. TIA

Do GRE essay scores matter as much?

Does Mumbai University mail hard copies of transcripts to B schools in the US? How do b-school aspirants send their transcripts to admissions committee post acceptance ?

Every time I try to use Hertz points abroad the site says that location doesn't take them. Can I call and use them or am I just SOL using them anywhere internationally?

I have recently considered going back for my doctorate. How should I inform my RL that has had my back my entire career that the big4 may no longer be my endgame? Especially since I need to disclose their name on applications and don’t want them to be blindsided if someone from admissions reaches out…

Anyone have any advice for someone interested in getting an MBA to either go in-house or break into securities litigation. 5th year associate here.

Not law related, but does anyone here have multiple travel credit cards? Can't decide if I want to get the Amex gold too or just stay with my chase sapphire and max all my points on that card.

I’m starting an MBA program this week and can’t find a job in my field because I’m pivoting away from a musical arts career. Ideas?

Laid off with 1 YOE. Do I include college Awards / Extracurriculars (have just one line to list each right now) ? How about SAT scores?

Which CC is better for sign-up bonus - Citi Premier 80K points or Chase Aer Lingus/Iberia 100K Avios points?

I churn somewhat regularly and am under 5/24 by 1. I think Citi's points are more valuable but maybe I should knock out another Chase card before I'm at 5/24 again, even though Avios isn't as versatile?

Hi Fishes,
Just wanted know if anybody here has done Masters in Supply Chain. If yes, then i would really like to know your experiences and thoughts about it.

Hi fellow fish need some advice.

I'm planning a wedding and wondering if I should apply for new credit cards to maximize on points. If so, wondering what your recommendations are and or if there are new cards out there I haven't heard of yet. For context I probably have another 20k+ in expenses to pay still and my current cards are:

CSP
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
Citi double cash
Random card (used to be uber)

Does everyone use an MBA app consultant when applying? Wondering how common this is.

Hi Fishes,

Do these 2 points in the JD allude to modelling requirements?

• Prepare transaction specific and marketing materials (teasers, information memorandum, pitch books, corporate profiles, and industry data and analyses)

• Perform in-depth company and industry research supporting specific client engagements and marketing opportunities

SPHR exam- has anyone ever been “randomly selected” for an application audit? This just happened to me and the sheer amount of effort that is going to go into collecting all the documents almost makes me not want to follow through. Since I didn’t finish undergrad, they’re asking for a copy of my high school diploma or transcript and that itself is going to be an absolute nightmare to get hold of. Guess I’m not really looking for a solution here, just venting.

Do schools allow you to defer for more than a year?

MIS Junior here. Should I graduate next May and start working or get my Masters in MIS and have 1 more internship? I have had two internships already (Business Analyst & QA/Automation Scripting) and I am interning in Cyber this summer at a Top 10 firm. Should I get my masters and try to intern with b4/MBB in cyber consulting or just graduate next May?

How important is the IR section of the GMAT? I keep getting a 5 (out of 8 and it’s about 50th percentile) and although it’s not part of the 800 score, do schools care? I don’t really practice for this section and take it on the fly in practice tests…

Whats’s the ideal CV length for UK mid-level roles (4-5 YoE) to engage recruiters?

Is 1 page containing punchy & concise XYZ points preferred in the UK over 2 pages inc. a bit more details of projects/ tasks?

I’m in Deloitte human capital and want to eventually (but sooner rather than later) move to industry doing internal talent/people stuff. My coach recommended getting SPHR or equivalent. Thoughts?

Older, successsful FAs: How do you suggest a younger female in the business approach you and talk about joining your team? What areas do advisors like you need help with?

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Do anyone have answer to OFRO TRAININGS

Friend lives in Moscow, Russia and friends with a Sr manager of multiple rolex ADs in the city. Apart from the usual DJs, literally the only thing they apparently have in the entire city is a single Submariner gold TT. Crazy. And here I was thinking that I can outfox the waitlists

Does anyone work at AFS and would like to chat about a referral? I worked at Accenture before but had to leave due to a COVID-related family issue. Looking to come back!

Greece Vs Budapest, Vienna, Prague during first week of October for 10 days. Which one do you prefer and why?

Have a month off late summer and looking for recommendations. Looking for something adventurous. Potentially a sailing trip in Florida or road trip to national parks if they’re open at that time, anyone have experience with these?

Is cheaper to book flights at the airport, online, or over the phone? Looking to book a flight was a 3-weeks out date

Is a 12 month probationary period common ? I haven’t dealt with it heard of one longer than 3 months …. TIA!

Anybody had experience with 10mg Doxepin for sleep issues.

What are the best pregnancy apps you’ve found? Thanks!

10/17 check-in: Good morning! What are everyone’s workout plans for today?

For me- treadmill, triceps, shoulders.

Can anybody please refer me to UBS?

YOE- 10.6

Tech stack- .NET, MVC, WCF, Entity Framework, WEB API, Microservices, SQL, JavaScript, Typescript, Bootstrap, Azure, Git Devops, Jira, API testing, Vulnerability management, Performance analysis

Looking for a 1BR in Chelsea/Flatiron/West Village/Union Square. Any recs on buildings? Ideally <$4500

Any openings for Data Scientist in Jio?

How many billable hours per week is considered at capacity? I’m getting pushback on boundaries I’m setting about additional matters and marketing work from my firm when I’ve been billing 60-75 hours per week for the last 6 weeks, and I’m still behind on my work. I feel like it’s reasonable to not kill myself further to fit in more/turn things around faster at this point, but am I being unreasonable? I expect my workload to remain at this level through the end of the year at least.

what upgrades are worth buying on townhouse or SF home. planning to live there for 4-5 yrs and later move into bigger house. will rent or sale this property at that time. house is in MD.

3 weeks until the GMAT....should I do TTP (advanced)? Have 3-4 hours / day to study. Currently at 46Q.

Is the ETS GRE-GMAT converter accurate? My GMAT is above medians everywhere but I don’t know how much it matters.

What kind of scores do folks target for the AWA section of GMAT? My writing is way below average (like a 2/6 on a good day), so just wondering how much time I should spend on AWA compared to other sections

Any recs for insightful and well written books on entrepreneurship? Friend is trying to launch his own startup so I’m thinking of sending him a relevant book as part of a thank you gift

What would you pick?! Columbia MBA or PWC $135k salary offer in a practice that aligns with your long-term goals.

Hey guys, need some advice. I was fortunate enough to get the Consortium fellowship at Ross but am also stuck on the CBS waitlist and am still planning to apply to Wharton in R3. Assuming I get into CBS/Wharton, is there that much of a difference between them to forgo scholarship money? For context, I want to get into product management at FAANG/fintech with pursuing MBB as a plan B. Thanks in advance!

Best GMAT study materials?

Do MBA student clubs use Teams or Slack? Do they use just the free tier?

If you get a full time offer from the firm where you interned during your summer after your first year of MBA, will the offer pay for your second year of tuition?

Is it good practice to connect with an admissions officer after a 1:1 with them?

What’s a reasonable amount of OG questions to do per day?

I just finished YSOM's behavioral assessment....what the hell...

Columbia MBA Students - what are your living expenses (not including rent and utilities) like every month? Just trying to get a sense

How to answer the question “why do you want to change your career path” in graduate application/interview?

How do folks who are already at MBB (coming directly from undergrad) financially justify getting an MBA, given you’re already so highly compensated? Isn’t the opportunity cost astronomical both in real dollars, missed salary, and progression?

Chances of convincing HBS to take me off the waitlist using offers and full tuition scholarships from all the other M7 (GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Sloan, CBS)?

Do you ever think that this is a futile process?

Trying to do some initial research on laptops for business school and trying to determine if a new Mac book pro could be used at Wharton (or honestly any school!) for finance (not quant finance major though!)

Anyone have advice on how to approach a re-applicant essay asking what you’ve done since you last applied? My only update is a promotion…

Single 🐟 joining business school in the fall... is dating within your class/cohort considered bad practice?